God is my strength or my oak tree
Elay is a modern Hebrew name, often considered a variant of the name Ilai or Elai. In a biblical context, Ilai was one of King David's mighty warriors, lending the name a sense of strength and historical depth. It is also associated with the Hebrew word for 'oak tree' or 'supreme'.
About 9 boys were named Elay in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
One of King David's elite 'Mighty Warriors' mentioned in the Bible
